Trinity Church in Menlo Park

 
I am so grateful for all of you who participated in our Planning Extravaganza last Sunday.  We had over 70 people gathered into five groups, brainstorming the best ways to continue to build up the ministry and vitality of Trinity Church.   About 20 people volunteered to serve on five Core Teams, that will carry forward the next step of this long range planning process.   We will be communicating later in May with the congregation about what came out of the Planning Extravaganza, and then in September, we will be able to share the three year plan in its final form.  Thank you so much for being  part of this process.

This Sunday, we look forward to welcoming the Rev. Andy Shamel, Chaplain of the Episcopal Ministry at Stanford.   Andy will be preaching at our 10:00 am service, and will also be inviting us into ways in which we can support the Diocese of California's ministry at Stanford.  Please plan to join us, as we give Andy a warm Trinity welcome.

This Sunday moves us into May, which includes a couple of particularly special Sundays.  On May 15, we will celebrate the Feast of Pentecost, which marks the end of Easter season.  Pentecost celebrates the gift of the Spirit that animates the life of the church, leading us ever deeper into the mystery of God in Christ.  The 10:00 am service that day will include the celebration of Baptism and the welcoming of new members.   Then, on May 22, we will celebrate our annual Festival of Music, highlighting and giving thanks for our rich and diverse music ministry and the people who make it possible.  

What a privilege it is to be a part of this wonderful Trinity community.
Peace,
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HIGHLIGHTED EVENT: 
Rebuilding Together
Saturday April 30th

Every year we gather for a day of service to remodel and make improvements to the home of someone in need. This year we will once again be partnering with Epiphany in San Carlos and Christ Church in Los Altos. Please save the date! More details will be provided as the date gets closer. If you have questions contact John. 

CHILDREN, YOUTH, & FAMILIES NEWS
This Coming Sunday
9:00-9:50 am - Singing Saints in Angus Hall
 10:00 am - Godly Play & Explorers
6:00-8:00 pm - Youth Group will be having dinner and program in Trinity Hall

Children & Family Reminders
Singing Saints Resume in May! May 1, 8, 15 Rehearsals in Angus Hall from 9-9:50 in preparation for the Festival of Music which they will perform at on May 22nd during the 10 am service.

Youth Reminder
Mission Trip: Our trip to LA is scheduled from June 15-21. Payments are due by April 27th. Scholarships are available!


UPCOMING TRINITY EVENTS
OWLS Luncheon
Fri.  May 13th, Noon Angus Hall

Please join us on Friday, May 13 at noon for an opportunity to hear another inspiring presentation by Trinity's Director of Music, Ron Valentino. This time Ron is bringing Brian Leerhuber to perform for us. Brian (leader of the bass section of the Trinity choir) is a professional baritone who has sung for the SF Opera and many other exceptional opera companies. You won't want to miss our last OWLS "meeting" before the summer hiatus.

Please contact Alecia in the office to let us know if you will join us. Lunch is always provided, so sign up for OWLS on this special day.

"Being Mortal" Small Groups
Are you interested in joining others to discuss issues around aging, dying, retirement, and mortality? Small groups are forming for individuals who are interesting in deeper discussions around these topics. If you are interested or want to know more please contact Nancy Grove or Rev. Elizabeth.

UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
Ascension Day at Stanford
May 5th, 7:30 pm at Memorial Church

Christ is risen! In keeping with tradition, the Lutheran and Episcopal congregations of the Peninsula will celebrate the Ascension together with the Episcopal Lutheran Campus Ministry at Stanford on May 5th at 7:30pm in Stanford's Memorial Church! This year, former Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Pastor Mark Hanson, recognized as one of the finest preachers in the ELCA, will be preaching, and the combined choirs of churches from around the Peninsula will be singing. All are welcome! Please contact the Rev. Andy Shamel with any questions!
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Equipping the Beloved Community
May 14th, 9:30- 5 pm St. Paul's Burlingame

St. Paul's, Burlingame will be your host for the learning-rich Equipping the Beloved Community training event. 
Laurel Johnston, Director of Alumni Affairs and former Executive Director of The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS) will be teaching stewardship, and Caroline McCall of The Center for Church Vitality will be teaching leadership capacity-building and meeting skills. In addition, author and spiritual teacher Suzanne Guthrie will offer workshops and worship together with Bishop Marc Andrus, who will be introducing his new book (written with Matthew Fox) entitled Stations of the Cosmic Christ. Other workshops include Eucharistic Ministry and Visiting, faith development at home (for parents and family ministers), mandated reporter training, and much more. Learn more here.
THIS COMING SUNDAY
April 24th, 2016
6th Sunday of Easter

Sunday's Scriptures
Acts 16:9-15
Psalm 67
Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5
John 14:23-29
  
    
5:05 Service:
John Phillip Newell Liturgy

Did you miss last Sunday? Listen to the sermon here!

LINKS
The Trinity Church calendar can be found here.

A complete list of upcoming Trinity events can be found here.

For information about online giving, and other information about Trinity, please visit our website: www.trinitymenlopark.org
 
 
 
PRAYER

Beloved, we are called to love those in need: Let us love in truth and action.
Beloved, we are called to be people of peace:
Let us love one another.
Beloved, we are called to be people of healing:
Let us love not only God, but our brothers and sisters, also. 

- Daily Prayer for All Seasons
Sincerely,
 
Trinity Church Communications
Trinity Church in Menlo Park
650-326-2083